How to Improve Your Piano Skills
You may be ready to take your piano to the next level and you want some ways to level up. Being an experienced piano player and a piano teacher for many, many years, I may have some advice for you or some things you may not have thought of before. See how you can...
Is a Free Piano Worth It?
It actually isn’t that difficult to find a free piano out there. And a free piano may seem like a steal, but you may want to stop and think about it before jumping on it! Is a free piano worth it? In order to determine that, you will want to evaluate the...
What does 8va and 8vb mean in music?
You may have come across a symbol, 8va or 8vb, in your music and you aren’t quite sure what it wants you to do. 8va or 8vb is actually a symbol used quite often because it is quite useful! So what does an 8va or 8vb mean in music? An 8va is a musical symbol...
Piano Teaching Ideas: Creative and Fun!
Needing some fresh and new ideas for your piano lessons? Hats off to you for that — because you must be a great teacher if you are looking for more creative and fun ideas. Here’s a list to get some ideas flowing. 1. Music Games and Activities Try out a...
Piano Key Names: An Easy Way to Learn
Learning the piano keys on the keyboard? Here is an easy way to learn your piano keys! Piano Key Names.pdf (590 downloads) To appreciate what this visual means, you will want to hear the story that goes with it! What’s the story that goes with the piano...
8 Piano Warm-Ups for Pianists
When you sit down at the piano, you may want to begin your practice with some warm-ups. The following exercises are designed to help you build finger dexterity, finger strength, wrist flexibility, technicality, training the brain, and increasing knowledge of piano. ...
Are Piano Keys Made of Ivory?
When most people think of a piano, they think ivory keys. The idea of “stroking the ivory keys” has been a romantic notion for many years! But are piano keys actually made of ivory? A thin layer on top and in front of a piano key used to be made out of...
What Does the Squiggly Line Mean in Music?
You may have run across a symbol that looks like a squiggly, or zigzag line in your music and you just aren’t sure what it means. Well, there are several squiggly/zigzag lines that can be found in music. So it depends on what you have found! A squiggly or...
Perfect Piano Teacher Gifts for Any Occasion
Being a piano teacher myself, and having been in the circle of piano teachers for many years, I have a few ideas about what piano teachers love! If you are looking for thoughtful, meaningful gifts for a recital, for Christmas, for a birthday, for a special occasion,...
Welcome to PianoTel’s!
I’m Tel, piano teacher, piano blogger, and piano student. This resource is for you to get inspired with the best ideas for learning and teaching piano!